U.S. Secretary of State Brillings held the first online meeting with foreign ministers of EU member states last month, hoping to use this "European roadshow" to make the two sides repair, draw the European countries "block together and push China back back to the country"However, it is said that the EU foreign ministers did not echo on the spot.EU senior officials revealed that the European Union is preparing to formulate a new strategy to expand their path outside the two strongs.
(Brussels Complex) Senior EU officials revealed that the EU must seek strategic balance between China and the United States, and also prepare to formulate a new strategy to expand their path outside the top two.
After the US President Bayeng came to power, he wanted to repair his relationship with the allies immediately.Last month, U.S. Secretary of State Brills held the first online meeting with foreign ministers of EU member states, hoping to use this "European roadshow" to make both sides repair and win European countries to fight against China.
But the two senior diplomats participating in the meeting reminded that Brins mentioned that they would "block and push China back" with the EU at the time, and the EU foreign ministers did not echo on the spot.
The EU's attitude is reserved, partly because Bayidon clarifies the specific policy of China, the European Union is unwilling to make any commitments.At the same time, the EU's attitude is cautious because the EU must find a strategic balance between Beijing and Washington to ensure that the European Union will not be too close to one of the strong relationships with the world's strong two, and alienate the other party.
EU officials: Hope to be outside China and the United States Keep enough independence
French President Macron reminded some EU countries last month that once combined against China, conflicts will explode.
EU officials say that the European Union hopes to maintain sufficient independence outside China and the United States, and can decide how to deepen relations with the Indo -Pacific countries such as India, Japan and Australia.
They said that the European Union should formulate a new development policy, hoping to reach a new plan next month, and will actively participate in Indo -Pacific security affairs in the future, and do more in terms of development assistance, trade and diplomacy.
A ambassador to the European Union responsible for Asian affairs said: "We have to draw a third way between Washington and Beijing." Another Asian ambassador's attitude is more direct, saying that the United States "the Eagle Acting of China to China", Endless with our agenda. "
Foreign officials revealed that although the European Union supports the United States, such as Germany plans to send frigates to Asia to the South China Sea in August, the European Union must also respond to four Chinese officials and one Chinese institutions against human rights sanctions in Xinjiang, but basically the European UnionThere is still no trust in the Chinese policy in the United States because the Bayeng government's policy on China is still vague.
One EU officials stationed in Asia said: "We asked what their Chinese strategy was, and they said that there is still no complete strategy now."
In addition, the EU pays more attention to the Indo -Pacific region, and the economy is an important consideration.Because India has a huge economic potential, it is an ideal place for the European Union to develop a new trading market.
The European Union has signed a trade agreement with Japan and is negotiating new trade agreements with Australia.Foreign officials say that the considerations of India -Pacific countries coincide with the European Union. They ask the European Union to be more active in this area to protect the freedom and opening up of trade. At the same time, the Indo -Pacific countries have another choice outside China and the United States.
French Foreign Minister Ledrion will visit India in April to develop the EU's India -Pacific strategy. The European Union also plans to hold a summit with India this year.
French diplomat describes: "India is the cornerstone of the European Union's geopolitical road, there is no other choice."